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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 13A.04.01.01" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="01" heading="Requirements for Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education Instructional Programs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each local school system shall offer a computer science, engineering, or technology education program in grades 9—12 which shall enable students to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meet graduation requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Select computer science, engineering, or technology electives or career and technical education (CTE) programs of study.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Maryland Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education Program. The comprehensive instructional program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide for the diversity of student needs, abilities, and interests in the high school learning years; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Include the Maryland K—12 Computer Science Standards and/or Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Curriculum Documents. Consistent with Education Article, §4-111, Annotated Code of Maryland, each local school system shall provide computer science, engineering, or technology education curriculum documents for the secondary schools under its jurisdiction that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Include the content standards set forth in §B of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Are aligned with the State standards, as developed by the Maryland State Department of Education in collaboration with local school systems.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Student Participation. Each student shall have the opportunity to participate in the computer science, engineering, or technology education program required by this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>